Beyond Finance
In case you missed it, here are 5 articles from around the world that you need to read.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
US Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
By Diane Bartz and David Shepardson
Our take: The US Justice Department has filed its biggest antitrust case in a generation, claiming that Google has unlawfully maintained its position in search.
Source: Oiyo
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Remembered: Her Legacy of Financial Independence
By Suzi O'Shea
Our take: Our Editor in Chief, Suzi O’Shea, looks back at the legacy of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Source: ABC News
Beirut Port on Fire Again, a Month After Crippling Explosion
By ABC Wires
Our take: A massive fire has broken out in Beirut just a month after an explosion at their port caused extensive damage to the city.
Source: Yahoo Finance AU
Australia Officially Enters First Recession in 30 Years
By Anastasia Santoreneos
Our take: Latest figures show the nation’s GDP fell 7% the June quarter meaning Australia has officially entered a recession.
Source: Oiyo
Protest, and Then What?
By Angelica Silva
Our take: Our Junior Editor, Angelica, dives into protesting in 2020 and what it means for the issues we care about.
Beyond Finance Archive
Everything We Know About the Shooting That’s Reignited Black Lives Matter Protests
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
Dozens Killed, Thousands Wounded in Beirut Explosion
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
Hobart Rain Refills ‘Disappearing’ Mountain Lake
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
Gigantic Circular Structure Found Near Stonehenge
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
The Arctic Hit its Hottest Temperature on Record
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
State-Based Actor Commits Cyber Attack Against Australian Organisations
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
A Mid-Year Roundup of Important Events That Happened in 2020
21/10/2020 • Less than a minute read
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